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The Latest Breaking News from Victoria

Australian authorities once embraced privately operated prisons. But some governments are taking back control

With Queensland, WA and NSW pulling back on the ‘marketised approach’, they could be leading a national charge

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Harris hits century in practice match against Pakistan

Victoria opener Marcus Harris has scored a timely century in the two-day practice match against Pakistan at the Junction Oval.

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Victoria to offer free healthcare to those who have fled Israel-Gaza war

Those not eligible for Medicare due to their visas to get free hospital care, dental and other services

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'Fallen heroes' of fire tragedy remembered 80 years on

Dozens of people have gathered in a small Victorian town to honour a group of firefighters killed in a blaze eight decades ago.

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Vic commuters hit with second fare hike in six months

Public transport fares in Victoria will rise by up to 60 cents a day but the state government insists the hike is modest and needed to keep pace with inflation.

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Origin Energy accused of failing vulnerable customers

Victoria's Essential Services Commission has launched civil penalty proceedings in the Supreme Court against energy retailer Origin Energy.

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Cost overruns threaten to define Jacinta Allan’s premiership as Victoria’s ‘big build’ faces huge budget blowouts

State’s infrastructure spending under scrutiny as some analysts say government is fuelling construction market price rises

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‘They’re doing the wrong thing’: accessible taxi drivers at Melbourne airport filmed refusing service to wheelchair user

Under Victorian regulations, accessible cab drivers must prioritise wheelchair users and cannot refuse a fare

The Guardian - AU

Beyond Australia’s failed referendum: Truth, treaty and voice in Victoria

Indigenous people are addressing the challenges of colonisation and holding government to account.

Al Jazeera

You've got mail: Victorian uni offers to hit inboxes

Almost 43,000 year 12 graduates will receive offers to study Victorian university or TAFE courses, with 80 per cent granted their first or second preference.

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Emergency doctors call for tighter controls on e-scooters as Melbourne injuries skyrocket

Injuries presenting to Royal Melbourne hospital jumped from five in February 2022 to 40 in December last year after Victoria’s e-scooter trial began

The Guardian - AU

A 14 Y.O. Has Fallen Into A Blowhole In Victoria, Kicking Off Urgent Search For The Teenager

The teen was visiting Cape Bridgewater in Victoria with his 15-year-old friend. The 15-year-old managed to get out of the water and alert the authorities.

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Police end industrial action but pay dispute continues

Police have called off industrial action after a breakthrough on shift lengths but a dispute about wage issues remains unresolved.

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Police still hopeful of finding boy swept into ocean

Emergency crews are not giving up hope of finding a teenager alive after he was swept into the ocean in western Victoria.

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Owner books facelift for Victoria Theatre before major restoration starts

Century Venues says 'we're going to fund it one way or another'.

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No room: record numbers of Indigenous people seek help

Indigenous people experience homelessness at higher rates than non-Indigenous Australians. Advocates are calling for support of Indigenous-led solutions.

Evening Standard

Paddington station to shut for four days over Christmas due to HS2 engineering work

Victoria station will also be closed to passengers using Southeastern services King’s Cross will be closed on Christmas Eve

The Guardian - AU

You can’t make a net-zero Australia on a gas cooktop

There must be trade-offs if we are to get serious about cutting emissions – and phasing out gas appliances is one of the easiest

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Illegal cigarettes, vapes seized in $2.3m police bust

Victorian police officers have raided several tobacco stores linked to crime syndicates, seizing $2.3 million worth of illicit tobacco products.

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Drones used to sniff out fire risks in waste piles

Victoria's environment regulator will use drones to monitor waste and recycling businesses to ensure they are managing waste to prevent fires this summer.

The Guardian - AU

‘They honestly saved my life’: the Victorian project saving girls from the cycle of exploitation and abuse

Living Free is having such a profound positive effect that there are calls to expand it across the state, yet it is still to be permanently funded

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School cleaners threatening legal action over pay cuts

A union is threatening the Victorian government with legal action unless it guarantees 700 school cleaners won't have their pay and conditions cut.

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‘A free and dignified life’: the regional Australian communities welcoming refugees

More than 320 refugees have resettled since August 2022 under a pilot program that includes a year of community support

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Toxic smoke fire truck put crews at risk: union

The United Firefighters Union has called for an immediate upgrade of Victoria's firefighting fleet after ageing equipment put crews at risk.

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Horses seized after man flouts offload order, buys more

A Victorian horse owner who purchased more horses despite a court order banning him from owning horses over animal cruelty charges has had his herd seized.

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